Graduate admissions are more competitive than ever with record applicants and strong yield.

Berkeley is a recognized leader in addressing the “leaky pipeline” affecting women graduate students, particularly in STEM fields, and has led the way in designing family-friendly policies, including paid maternity leave and parent grants. Last fall, our campus was the first public university to launch a back-up childcare program for all student parents.

Berkeley faculty value and appreciate the indispensable role of our graduate students.

A recent faculty climate survey showed that faculty rated the quality of Berkeley graduate students as the most important contributor to their sense of satisfaction with their university work.